Some missions call for fast raids into small
shallow harbors. Here a special rubber kayak is employed as a speedy
shallow-draft transport. This carries two men and can be paddled
easily and rapidly for long distances, even in rough water. This is
modeled closely along the lines of the famous Eskimo kayaks seen in
arctic waters. The bumpers along the right side protect the fragile
craft from sharp objects during docking or when coming alongside a
mother ship, to be taken aboard after the mission has been
accomplished.